Name: Visitation for VINCENT C. NUCCIO
Start: 2023-11-17T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-11-18T00:00:00.000Z
Location: George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Needham

NUCCIO, Vincent C. Of Needham and West Dennis, passed away on October 14, 2023, at the age of 95. Beloved husband of the late Mary (Augustine) Nuccio for 64 years. Loving father of Susan Hadge and her husband, William of Easton; the late Mark Nuccio and his wife, Lisa Mindick of Sharon; and the mother of his children, Christine Nuccio of Marblehead; Carol Hawes and her husband, David of Easton; Nancy Cartier and her husband, Mark of York, ME; and Valerie Atkins and her husband, John T. of Bronxville, NY; and the father of her children, Adam Wardell of Bronxville. Also survived by thirteen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law, Julia Augustine of Ithaca, NY. Born in Camden, Maine, Vincent grew up in Beverly, Massachusetts. He attended Boston College, graduating in 1949. After three years in the Air Force, Vincent earned two advanced degrees in education from Cornell University. He spent most of his professional life at Boston College, filling several roles in his thirty year career there, retiring in 1993. Vincent was a lifelong Boston College educator, supporter, and sports fan, making BC an enormous influence on his family legacy. Music was always in his life. He performed with his three brothers in a quartet based in Beverly. He sang with the BC University Chorale for more than 30 years and was a member of the Needham Retired Men's Chorus. The week before he passed, he sang at his grandson's wedding reception. He served on the Needham School Committee for nine years and as a town meeting member. Vincent was a devoted member of the St. Bartholomew's Church community for 60 years. Visiting Hours at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM, on Friday, November 17, from 4 to 7 pm. Vincent's Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Bartholomew Church, 1180 Greendale Ave., Needham, on Saturday, November 18, at 11am. Interment in Needham Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Vincent's memory to the Mary, Vincent and Mark Nuccio Scholarship Fund, Boston College Law School, 885 Centre St., Newton Centre, MA 02459 or email lawfund @bc.edu for more information how to give online or donate to the charity of your choice. For online guestbook, gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Needham 781 444 0687

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 23 to Oct. 29, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for VINCENT NUCCIO

9 Entries

Chrissy Knowles

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John & Jeri Murphy

November 16, 2023

Very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Nuccio family.

Cousin Gene

November 15, 2023

To Uncle Vincent--and his family:

One of my earliest memories was the very long car ride with my family taking Nana and Grandpa to Uncle Vincent's graduation at Cornell. I recall Grandpa being very grumpy after the ceremony because they mispronounced "Nuccio" when Uncle Vincent received his degree.

Another important memory was in conjunction with a 4th grade assignment "What do you want to be when you grow up?" when I sent Uncle Vincent a letter asking what it took to become a university professor. He most graciously sent back a letter that became my life's pathway--as I followed in his footsteps to BC, the BC Chorale, and becoming the "other Dr. Nuccio" after completing my PhD.

Of course, all of us cousins have the fond memories of hearing the "boys", as Nana called them, sing for us at family gatherings. Uncle Vincent kept everyone organized as he sang lead in many of the songs. Nana said that the only way she could keep the four boys from fighting was to teach them to sing! I know that she is just beaming with her boys reunited to sing for her.

To Susan, Carol, Nancy, and Valerie (and Mark)--thank you for sharing your Dad with us as he showed us the Jesuit values of intellectual inquiry, sincere care for individuals and community, search for the truth in all things, and using knowledge in the service of others, that he embodied throughout his life.

Our love to you--Gene & Linda.

Laurie Longhurst Sullivan

November 14, 2023

To Dr. Nuccio´s family,

I have so many fond memories of your dad. He was a wonderful mentor. I was so privileged to work with your dad at BC. He gave me so many opportunities to build confidence and knowledge. My thoughts and prayers are with you. His legacy lives in every school system in Massachusetts.

God bless,
Laurie Longhurst Sullivan

Children of Joseph V Nuccio

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Jimmy Considine, Charlestown

October 25, 2023

Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in peace.

Dick George 101st Airborne Division

October 24, 2023

Requiescat in pace amica meus! Ave at que vale!

MIKE KELLY

October 23, 2023

MY SYMPATHY TO THE NUCCIO FAMILY. I KNEW HIM AS A NEIGHBOR, ENJOYED HIM AS A TEACHER AND ADMIRED HIM AS A FRIEND AND MENTOR. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

Lisa Mindick

October 22, 2023

He squeezed my hand tightly... And said, "Lisa be strong! You can get through this."
Fearless and loving, all rolled into one.
His greatest accomplishment in life was his family. I am blessed and honored to have had him as my father-in-law.

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